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Citizens Advice secures £1.5m for Caerphilly residents in three months
Citizens Advice secured more than £1.5 million in financial support for Caerphilly County Borough residents in just three months, new figures reveal.
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More than 70% of fires attended by South Wales Fire Service were started deliberately
More than 70% of fires attended by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service over the past year were started deliberately, according to newly published figures.
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Free train travel offered to Armed Forces and veterans over Remembrance period
Serving military personnel and veterans can travel for free on Transport for Wales rail services during this year's Remembrance period.
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Campaigners dealt legal blow in plan to save leisure centre from axe
The latest legal challenge against the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre has failed.
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Former Plaid Cymru community councillor admits fraud and forgery charges after pocketing party money
A former community councillor, who served as a treasurer for a local Plaid Cymru branch, has admitted charges of forgery and fraud after transferring party funds into her own bank account.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services to be held across borough
Remembrance services are being held across Caerphilly County Borough between Thursday November 5 and Sunday November 15.
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Shopkeeper wins bid to sell booze after axe-throwing concerns
A shopkeeper’s plan to sell alcohol at a new Caerphilly store has won over councillors, after a nearby axe-throwing business raised concerns the proposal was “appropriate” for the location.
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Council relaunches its annual Operation Santa appeal for 2026
Operation Santa aims to provide Christmas presents to children in the borough at risk of not receiving any, who have been nominated by their social workers.
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Police officer back in work after being hit by firework during protest
A police officer who was taken to hospital with burns after being struck by a firework last week is back in work, Gwent Police confirmed.
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Penallta parkrun chosen for national diabetes campaign
It is being held on Saturday November 14, with events taking place across Wales as part of the national diabetes parkrun and parkwalk initiative.
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Rugby round-up: Bargoed, Caerphilly, and Abertysswg Falcons extend unbeaten runs
Clubs across Caerphilly County Borough faced a mix of treats and horrors on Saturday October 31 as league and cup campaigns resumed on Halloween.
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Caerphilly Athletic suffer defeat at the hands of promotion hopefuls Caerau Ely
Caerphilly Athletic struggled to create chances against a well-organised Caerau Ely side who managed to claim a narrow 1-0 win and move to second in the Cymru South.
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Growing concern M4 junction closures could impact borough drivers
Some councillors in Caerphilly have joined opposition to proposed M4 junctions in Newport, arguing the move could impact commuters from Risca and beyond.
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Community groups can bid for up to £50,000 from seized criminal funds
Community groups and voluntary organisations can now apply for grants of up to £50,000 to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Wales has a “housing emergency”, Senedd committee hears
Clarissa Corbisiero, deputy chief executive of Community Housing Cymru, made the comments in the a Senedd housing committee meeting.
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Police officer hit by firework during Lansbury Park protest
A police officer was taken to hospital with burns after being struck by a firework during a protest outside the home of a man cleared of historic sexual offences.
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Niamh Salkeld MS: ‘Polluters should pay for contaminating our communities’
In her first piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Niamh Salkeld discusses contaminated land, wildfires, and the campaign for a railway station in Nelson.
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Polling day and candidates announced for Risca East by-election
A by-election will be held in the Risca East ward of Caerphilly County Borough on Thursday November 19, to contest a vacant council seat.
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Indoor golf centre set to open after £105,000 investment
Pin Sim Golf, based at Bedwas House Industrial Estate, features three simulator bays designed for practice, virtual rounds, and competitions.
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Free school milk could be scrapped as Welsh Government reviews scheme
Free and subsidised milk in Welsh primary schools could be scrapped from next April, under proposals being considered by the Welsh Government.